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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
10
Classifieds list numerous help wanted ads including cooks maids barbers and domestic workers in North Dakota and nearby towns. Positions seek experienced housekeepers general aides and farm help, with contact addresses and age or experience notes where stated.
An American railway and technical advisory commission arrives in Yokohama bound for Russia to assist in rail and transportation problems. The group states its aim is to share American practices with Russia without commercial aims. A civic holiday for Belgian envoys is announced in St Paul and Minneapolis with a Fourth of July picnic at Como Park featuring lemonade, popcorn, and Belgian visitors.
Tokio reports Premier Count Terauch cautioned government officials not to be misled by foreign conditions. He urged loyalty to the imperial court and faithful service, stressing adherence to imperial constitutional principles as the nation’s guide. The remarks reflect concern over undesirable tendencies among officials.
In Paris a housewife cannot buy a 60 pound sack of coal at any price while large consumers obtain ton lots at 76 per ton. Debates in the Chamber of Deputies reveal licenses fostered speculation, with intermediaries driving prices up from 38 to 76. Officials vow penalties and import controls as France seeks to boost mine output for a hard winter.
Washington officials and life insurance representatives press plans to insure officers and soldiers in naval and military forces. Secretary McAdoo will hear proposals next Monday as the administration considers providing insurance for all American servicemen. A government backed war insurance collaboration may be formed, risking over three and a half billion in liabilities for 2.5 million personnel with a minimum policy of 1500.
The notice states a special election will be held in usual voting precincts within townships and cities in Grand Forks County North Dakota on a specified date for the election of a representative to a term ending in. Polls open until 6 p.m. at Grand Forks. The document is an official legal notice from the Secretary of State regarding election procedures.
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